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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1929
Page
1
Columnist Arthur Brisbane comments on treaties and markets, mentioning Napoleon, Britain, and U S policy. The text mocks speculation about war and finance, noting reactions to treaty talk, stock prices, and political theatre amid a volatile day. Named figures include Brisbane and references to Wall Street actors.
Reported drowning near White Creek when a camp bungalow was swept away by quick waters. Victims include a Kron, a boy leaver named Carrie Tat, and a Penn resident. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate.
The LA area will enjoy clear skies and warm temperatures this weekend. Jurkey of the U S Weather Bureau reports a low around 60 degrees and daytime highs near 75, with cooler Sunday night in West Texas and similar conditions expected in the region.
Federal Judge Duval Wey opened a hearing on a motion to quash the indictment against former Congressman Marty A Worebach charged with violations of the campaign practices act. The ceiling leaked during the fire that swept the building, prompting warnings that the courtroom was unsafe and delaying proceedings as attorneys argued the indictment and questioned applicability to primary campaigns. The defendant and his attorneys were present with government counsel.
The piece contrasts memorials for nameless and known soldiers with discussions of New York finance. It notes vast war memorials like the tomb of Marshal Foch and questions societal focus between reverence for the fallen and ongoing economic pressures. A commentary on stock market fever and real estate risks follows, highlighting inflated prices and investor anxiety.
WASHINGTON D C Moreh: testimony before the senate committee today charged Senator Blease a Democrat of South Carolina with contributing 508 to an organization led by Joseph W Tolbert a Republican national figure for the state and the late governor Ben Tillman pardoned live at Tadport contractors testified from Charleston S C
Local forecast shows a mix of temperatures with scattered cloudiness. Weekend outlook includes cooler nights and variable winds with northerly and southerly breezes and periodic clouds.
In a court hearing Mrs Myrile Crom 14 testified amid a rape of verbiage about whiskey drinking and custodial disputes. She denied the charges and said the Hopkins party did not drink any whiskey or beer during trips to Austin Houston and Nuevo Laredo. The proceedings touch on a custody case involving a 14 year old girl and other alleged dependents with witnesses to rebut.
Washington ceremony honors Melville E. Stone journalist as his ashes laid in Mount Alto grave site. President Hoover and officials attend with diplomats from foreign nations present.
An unidentified man, at 6 a.m. Saturday near a market house on Camimerre Street, dropped a bag containing five chickens. Vicente Martinez of 119 Martinez Row reported the loss of five chickens later and planned to inspect the bag to see if they were hers.
A man grabbed a coat and shirt from the Mistletoe Cleaners, 220 Naines road, but was forced to drop the clothing by Wilfim Tt. Zepeda to escape, according to police records.
The Allar Society of St Leetlin's held a cake sale on Saturday, March 23, in the church deemont hall near The Fir and The Church Daemont. Proceeds supported church activities and local community outreach.
An unstable sequence of appointments and resignations unfolds as building superintendent candidates, political backers, and the board clash over leadership. Amid charges of inefficiency, several officials are dismissed or reassigned while the board votes on hearings and pending retirements, with Mayor and city figures weighing in.
A Dominion explorer expedition plans a 300 mile trek across Arctic wastes starting Monday. The journey aims to move 200 miles using frozen coast ice toward a north base, with supplies ferried to support the mission along the roadless coast of Hudson Bay.
Confused OCR notes describe a flight plan from Dallas Field to Mexico headed for Kelly. Mentions pilots, government contact, and delivery of air cars with expected arrival near Kelly Field around a weekend date.
Saturday morning a Black man was harmed when his car collided with another on Somerset Road. He was transported to Green Hospital for treatment. Local authorities reported the incident and are reviewing witnesses.
Reports from Poria say Emmanuel Barrai once known as Defender of Verdun and Intercommander of the French army in Syria has died today. The notice records his prior title and role within the French military command.
Prince Carol of Runtunia met his mother Queen Marie in a Windsor era setting. The dispatch notes a conciliation mood and a private audience at a royal residence, with unclear details on outcomes and dates.
California test pilot C. Riker inspected a Boling aircraft at Kelly Field on Saturday preparing for a flight to Beatie to reach the airplane factory. He planned to depart Tony Kelly Field for San Angelo Saturday afternoon for a family visit, as his father recovers from illness, with a Sunday takeoff from Ban Aussie toward Seattle.
Report states jury selection is in progress for an alleged attack case in DRYAN. The defendant, described as a Black man, was transported from Franklin where authorities feared mob action. Details are scant due to garbled OCR but indicate ongoing court proceedings and security concerns.
Franklin Crawford of Somerset was hospitalized after a copperhead bite. He was treated at Robert T. Green Memorial Hospital in San Antonio for a bite on the forearm. The incident occurred when the snake struck while he leaned against a tree.
France defends the oyster amid British attacks. PF. Dorde, a renowned oyster magnet, cites research by F Borde of Mar. Randgin and Dr Portier of the Sorbonne proving the oyster contains a rare quantity of Vitamin C and references American experiments supporting the finding.
In New Orleans on March 23 cotton opened with May futures at 20.03 cents, Maly at 20.09, Detphor at 11-pRe, De Joombex at 10.090, Sumusey at 20.00, indicating a varied opening across listed contracts in the early session.
London reports the Spanish government has intensified censorship, barring all newspapers with content deemed sensitive. The move tightens controls and stifles press coverage, limiting references to government actions and internal affairs.
In Fort Worth on March 3, police restrained several individuals amid an outgrowth of a fire that damaged exhibit buildings at the Fat Stock show. Five officers faced would be intruders ordered from the pavilion and warned not to return.
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